Suggested Structure
Executive summary: an overview that communicates what was done, why it was done, what was found, and what the implications are for the organisation under analysis (~150 words)
Introduction: an outline of the project, including; the problem under investigation, the aims of the project (or set of research questions) (~400 words)
Literature review: A literature review (extending the work done in the group proposal), which unpacks concepts and research that has examined the problem in the past, thereby connecting your project to a lineage of innovation* (700 words)
Research design: Outlines and justifies a) the processes taken to collect and analyse data (design and phases), b) the sample used in the data collection, c) the analysis steps/framework used, d) the reliability of the approach and any limitations, and e) ethical considerations concerning the research (550 words)
Findings: presents analysed data (qualitative, quantitative or mixed) and an interpretation of the analysis which explains its significance (850 words)
Implications: A discussion of the key findings in relations to the literature, used as a platform for providing 2-3 evidence-based recommendations detailing what the organisation can practically do to enhance its position (750words)
Conclusion: a brief conclusion that synthesises the main outcomes of the research and their significance. (100 words)
Additional information
- Wordcount is 3500 words (+/- 10%)
- Tables, figures, appendixes, and references are not included in the word count. This is not an invitation to put everything in the appendix; your report needs to be comprehensible independent of appendices.
- 10+ references; referencing style is
